BSEE vs. BS Electronic Tech. Degree
BSEE vs. BS Electronic Tech. Degree
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My fiancee is considering the two programs at one of the nearby universities. He already has an associate degree in electronic technology. He loves hands-on work and is very concerned if he gets an Electrical/Electronics engineering degree he will only be allowed to sit at a desk and do electronic circuitry design work.
He has been out of school and working for two years as quality engineer in the printed circuit board division of a local company. He is definitely interested in electronics as even his hobbies involve working with them.
Would you have any advice or experiences to share with him as to which Bachelor of Science degree to choose and why?
He has been out of school and working for two years as quality engineer in the printed circuit board division of a local company. He is definitely interested in electronics as even his hobbies involve working with them.
Would you have any advice or experiences to share with him as to which Bachelor of Science degree to choose and why?





RE: BSEE vs. BS Electronic Tech. Degree
Both above degrees do not guarantee any desk work or laboratory bench work. They are a prerequisite for the above types of work. Some field engineer or laboratory engineer positions require BSEE or BSCE or higher degrees.
RE: BSEE vs. BS Electronic Tech. Degree
Circuits
Communications
Controls & Robotics
Electromagnetics
Energy Systems
Signal & Image Processing
VLSI & Digital Systems
He can certainly ask when he interviews for jobs whether they require hands-on or desk work, and make a decision from there. I work in the field of controls, and that requires a great deal of both field and desk work.
As far as BSEE vs. BSEET goes, I believe the BSEE creates more options for your boyfriend, such as higher salaries, easier to go on for more schooling toward MS, etc. The coursework is more design oriented. Please look back a few pages on this thread to see my reply under "Is DeVry a good college..."
Best of luck to you and your boyfriend.
RE: BSEE vs. BS Electronic Tech. Degree
(This is a personal opinion and other views WILL differ and conflict.)
Thus if your boyfriend persues the BSEE route, suggest he stick to the old analog stuff.
RE: BSEE vs. BS Electronic Tech. Degree
For more information try NSPE.com ( National Society of Professional Engineeers).
Good Luck
RE: BSEE vs. BS Electronic Tech. Degree
Spock out
RE: BSEE vs. BS Electronic Tech. Degree
But, to be honest, he could take either a BSEE or BSCE and he would still have the tools neccesary to do these jobs. The fact is, his options are already very broad simply because he is getting his degree. One of my mentor's favorite sayings to me was "Diversify, Diversify, Diversify!"
RE: BSEE vs. BS Electronic Tech. Degree
Which is better? When I first graduated with BSEE I was dismayed at the lack of practical introduction to real-world instruments and technology that my education has provided. Others in BSET had better introduction in this respect. Years later, I have picked up the hands-on stuff on the job, and I now start to appreciate the ability to reach into my bag of tricks and apply math and analysis techniques when needed.
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RE: BSEE vs. BS Electronic Tech. Degree
Regarding "hands on work", an Engineers' job is to create the design and manage the development of the project. In a small company, an Engineer will probably be both the Designer and the Technican. In a large company, the Engineer will direct a Technican to build and test the design creation. So, in this case much of what the Engineer does is paper related. There is alot of technical documentation (paper work) required to put a design into production or implement it into a system for use inside the company.
Most of this paper work requires that the engineer do it , since he/she is most knowledgeable with the design. NOTE: I have solved this problem, for the past 35 years, with wanting to do "hands on work" by incorporating it into one of my hobbies.
Best of luck in the future to you and your fiancee.
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I think you should look at the following site: http://www.eet.sunyit.edu/eng_tech.html. Your statement about being a glorified tech. is way off base. I have graduated from an ABET accredited program from one of the Big Ten with a BSEET. Explain this to me then. Why are a BSEE and a BSEET both equally qualified to sit for the PE? If you read the requirements on the NCEES web site you will see what I am talking about. Thoughts.
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RE: BSEE vs. BS Electronic Tech. Degree
Good thing.
RE: BSEE vs. BS Electronic Tech. Degree